Sustainability in Spatial Planning: Climate Change Challenges and Local Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 417
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrology and water resources management; urban environment and sustainability; phytoremediation and nature-based solutions; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; soil and water quality monitoring; nitrogen budget and reactive nitrogen emissions; hydrological modeling and climate change adaptation; renewable energy and energy efficiency
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Interests: heavy metal contamination and pollution control; urban environment and sustainability; phytoremediation and nature-based solutions; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Interests: wastewater treatment and phosphorus removal; circular economy in wastewater management; environmental pollution and remediation; sustainable use of natural resources, environmental technologies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing impacts of climate change present significant challenges to sustainable spatial planning and local development. As urbanization accelerates and land-use practices intensify, there is a growing need for innovative approaches that integrate climate adaptation, resource efficiency, and environmental resilience. This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of sustainability, spatial planning, climate change, air pollution, human health, hydrology, and biodiversity, addressing key challenges and opportunities in shaping resilient communities.
This Special Issue will explore scientific, socio-economic, and policy-driven approaches that support climate-resilient spatial planning. Contributions are invited that focus on the following: (1) the integration of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies into land-use planning; (2) innovative tools, models, and technologies for sustainable urban and rural development; (3) governance frameworks and policy measures for climate adaptation; (4) the role of nature-based solutions, circular economy principles, and stakeholder participation in sustainable spatial development; (5) the interactions between air pollution, human health, and urban planning; (6) hydrological processes and their role in flood management, water resource protection, and climate resilience; (7) the impact of spatial planning on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.
By compiling interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into how sustainability principles can be embedded into spatial planning to enhance local resilience and climate adaptation strategies. The findings will contribute to the existing literature by advancing methodological approaches, identifying knowledge gaps, and proposing practical solutions for policymakers, urban planners, environmental scientists, and researchers.
Dr. Inga Grinfelde
Dr. Jovita Pilecka-Ulcugaceva
Dr. Ruta Ozola-Davidāne
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change adaptation
- sustainable spatial planning
- land-use management
- nature-based solutions
- local development strategies
- urban resilience
- governance and policy integration
- smart and green infrastructure
- circular economy
- air pollution and human health
- hydrology and flood management
- water resources and climate resilience
- biodiversity and ecosystem services
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